Phil is sick. Celtics and Raptors are redefining the east again. The NBA is rolling dough (so says FORBES), but what does that even mean and why does it matter?!

Phil is sick. Celtics and Raptors are redefining the east again. The NBA is rolling dough (so says FORBES), but what does that even mean and why does it matter?!

Phil is sick. Celtics and Raptors are redefining the east again. The NBA is rolling dough (so says FORBES), but what does that even mean and why does it matter?!

Phil is sick. Celtics and Raptors are redefining the east again. The NBA is rolling dough (so says FORBES), but what does that even mean and why does it matter?!

The BreakEastern Conference Check InThe Break Eastern Conference Check InThe BreakEastern Conference Check In jQuery(document).ready(function ($){var settings_ap2595 = { design_skin: "skin-wave" ,autoplay: "off",disable_volume:"default" ,loop:"off" ,cue: "on" ,embedded: "off" ,preload_method:"metadata" ,design_animateplaypause:"off" ,skinwave_dynamicwaves:"off" ,skinwave_enableSpectrum:"off" ,skinwave_enableReflect:"on",settings_backup_type:"full",playfrom:"default",soundcloud_apikey:"" ,skinwave_comments_enable:"off",settings_php_handler:window.ajaxurl,skinwave_wave_mode:"canvas",pcm_data_try_to_generate: "on","pcm_notice": "off","notice_no_media": "on",design_color_bg: "111111",design_color_highlight: "ef6b13",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_number: "3",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_padding: "1",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_reflection_size: "0.25",skinwave_comments_playerid:"2595",php_retriever:"http://wearepress.net/wp-content/plugins/dzs-zoomsounds/soundcloudretriever.php" }; try{ dzsap_init(".ap_idx_2501_7",settings_ap2595); }catch(err){ console.warn("cannot init player", err); } }); The team at #TheBreak made some BOLD picks before the season started. Now at the midway point where do they stand. HINT...we suck. Make sure to catch all of the shows and much more on pressbasketball.com Old School. New Media Hosts Twitters: Phil Boileau: twitter.com/SportingPhil Justin Rowan: twitter.com/Cavsanada Meaghan Engels: twitter.com/meaghan_e

The BreakWestern Conference Check InThe Break Western Conference Check InThe BreakWestern Conference Check In jQuery(document).ready(function ($){var settings_ap2589 = { design_skin: "skin-wave" ,autoplay: "off",disable_volume:"default" ,loop:"off" ,cue: "on" ,embedded: "off" ,preload_method:"metadata" ,design_animateplaypause:"off" ,skinwave_dynamicwaves:"off" ,skinwave_enableSpectrum:"off" ,skinwave_enableReflect:"on",settings_backup_type:"full",playfrom:"default",soundcloud_apikey:"" ,skinwave_comments_enable:"off",settings_php_handler:window.ajaxurl,skinwave_wave_mode:"canvas",pcm_data_try_to_generate: "on","pcm_notice": "off","notice_no_media": "on",design_color_bg: "111111",design_color_highlight: "ef6b13",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_number: "3",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_padding: "1",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_reflection_size: "0.25",skinwave_comments_playerid:"2589",php_retriever:"http://wearepress.net/wp-content/plugins/dzs-zoomsounds/soundcloudretriever.php" }; try{ dzsap_init(".ap_idx_2494_10",settings_ap2589); }catch(err){ console.warn("cannot init player", err); } }); The team at #TheBreak made some BOLD picks before the season started. Now at the midway point where do they stand. HINT...we suck. Make sure to catch all of the shows and much more on pressbasketball.com Old School. New Media Hosts Twitters: Phil Boileau: twitter.com/SportingPhil Justin Rowan: twitter.com/Cavsanada Meaghan Engels: twitter.com/meaghan_e

The BreakFines & FlopsThe Break Fines & FlopsThe BreakFines & Flops jQuery(document).ready(function ($){var settings_ap2590 = { design_skin: "skin-wave" ,autoplay: "off",disable_volume:"default" ,loop:"off" ,cue: "on" ,embedded: "off" ,preload_method:"metadata" ,design_animateplaypause:"off" ,skinwave_dynamicwaves:"off" ,skinwave_enableSpectrum:"off" ,skinwave_enableReflect:"on",settings_backup_type:"full",playfrom:"default",soundcloud_apikey:"" ,skinwave_comments_enable:"off",settings_php_handler:window.ajaxurl,skinwave_wave_mode:"canvas",pcm_data_try_to_generate: "on","pcm_notice": "off","notice_no_media": "on",design_color_bg: "111111",design_color_highlight: "ef6b13",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_number: "3",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_padding: "1",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_reflection_size: "0.25",skinwave_comments_playerid:"2590",php_retriever:"http://wearepress.net/wp-content/plugins/dzs-zoomsounds/soundcloudretriever.php" }; try{ dzsap_init(".ap_idx_2491_13",settings_ap2590); }catch(err){ console.warn("cannot init player", err); } }); The 2 Amigos of basketball aka #TheBreak crew tackle the strange side of the NBA Should we have seen players pick players for the All Star game? Does fining players work? Do players get fined to shut their mouths? Do we need to re-think how fans want to hear what players have to say? Make sure to catch all of the shows and much more on pressbasketball.com Old School. New Media Hosts Twitters: Phil Boileau: twitter.com/SportingPhil Justin Rowan: twitter.com/Cavsanada Meaghan Engels: twitter.com/meaghan_e

The BreakBigs N SmallsThe Break Bigs N SmallsThe BreakBigs N Smalls jQuery(document).ready(function ($){var settings_ap2591 = { design_skin: "skin-wave" ,autoplay: "off",disable_volume:"default" ,loop:"off" ,cue: "on" ,embedded: "off" ,preload_method:"metadata" ,design_animateplaypause:"off" ,skinwave_dynamicwaves:"off" ,skinwave_enableSpectrum:"off" ,skinwave_enableReflect:"on",settings_backup_type:"full",playfrom:"default",soundcloud_apikey:"" ,skinwave_comments_enable:"off",settings_php_handler:window.ajaxurl,skinwave_wave_mode:"canvas",pcm_data_try_to_generate: "on","pcm_notice": "off","notice_no_media": "on",design_color_bg: "111111",design_color_highlight: "ef6b13",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_number: "3",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_padding: "1",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_reflection_size: "0.25",skinwave_comments_playerid:"2591",php_retriever:"http://wearepress.net/wp-content/plugins/dzs-zoomsounds/soundcloudretriever.php" }; try{ dzsap_init(".ap_idx_2481_16",settings_ap2591); }catch(err){ console.warn("cannot init player", err); } }); With the Cleveland Cavaliers getting their tiny-point-guard-that-could back in Isaiah Thomas, we decide to look at the tiny men of the NBA. What will IT mean to the Cavs? Can you win with a small point guard as your BEST player? Will Justin ever embrace being Ace Ventura? Hosts’ Twitters: Phil Boileau: twitter.com/SportingPhil Justin Rowan: twitter.com/Cavsanada Meaghan Engels: twitter.com/meaghan_e

The BreakChristmas Day ShowdownsThe Break Christmas Day ShowdownsThe BreakChristmas Day Showdowns jQuery(document).ready(function ($){var settings_ap2592 = { design_skin: "skin-wave" ,autoplay: "off",disable_volume:"default" ,loop:"off" ,cue: "on" ,embedded: "off" ,preload_method:"metadata" ,design_animateplaypause:"off" ,skinwave_dynamicwaves:"off" ,skinwave_enableSpectrum:"off" ,skinwave_enableReflect:"on",settings_backup_type:"full",playfrom:"default",soundcloud_apikey:"" ,skinwave_comments_enable:"off",settings_php_handler:window.ajaxurl,skinwave_wave_mode:"canvas",pcm_data_try_to_generate: "on","pcm_notice": "off","notice_no_media": "on",design_color_bg: "111111",design_color_highlight: "ef6b13",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_number: "3",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_padding: "1",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_reflection_size: "0.25",skinwave_comments_playerid:"2592",php_retriever:"http://wearepress.net/wp-content/plugins/dzs-zoomsounds/soundcloudretriever.php" }; try{ dzsap_init(".ap_idx_2477_19",settings_ap2592); }catch(err){ console.warn("cannot init player", err); } }); The crew looks at what teams got snubbed for Christmas day, what games were most entertaining and if we're all tired of a cavs vs. dubs matchup. Hosts' Twitters: Phil Boileau: twitter.com/SportingPhil Justin Rowan: twitter.com/Cavsanada Meaghan Engels: twitter.com/meaghan_e

The BreakDads & Draft PicksThe Break Dads & Draft PicksThe BreakDads & Draft Picks jQuery(document).ready(function ($){var settings_ap2593 = { design_skin: "skin-wave" ,autoplay: "off",disable_volume:"default" ,loop:"off" ,cue: "on" ,embedded: "off" ,preload_method:"metadata" ,design_animateplaypause:"off" ,skinwave_dynamicwaves:"off" ,skinwave_enableSpectrum:"off" ,skinwave_enableReflect:"on",settings_backup_type:"full",playfrom:"default",soundcloud_apikey:"" ,skinwave_comments_enable:"off",settings_php_handler:window.ajaxurl,skinwave_wave_mode:"canvas",pcm_data_try_to_generate: "on","pcm_notice": "off","notice_no_media": "on",design_color_bg: "111111",design_color_highlight: "ef6b13",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_number: "3",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_waves_padding: "1",skinwave_wave_mode_canvas_reflection_size: "0.25",skinwave_comments_playerid:"2593",php_retriever:"http://wearepress.net/wp-content/plugins/dzs-zoomsounds/soundcloudretriever.php" }; try{ dzsap_init(".ap_idx_2473_22",settings_ap2593); }catch(err){ console.warn("cannot init player", err); } }); What player needs a new home? The Lakers' rebranded "LaVar Ball Rule." And rookie reconsideration?   Hosts' Twitters: Phil Boileau: twitter.com/SportingPhil Justin Rowan: twitter.com/Cavsanada Meaghan Engels: twitter.com/meaghan_e